How to pronounce "epicureans" in English
e·pi·cu·REANS
Primary stress: reans
Hear native speakers say epicureans in context across real video clips
there are two types of Epicureans. Whenever we think about the Epicureans, we think about those, the vulgar Epicureans, those who think about--worship their stomach, we think about those, the vulgar Epicureans,
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “epicureans”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
e
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
pi
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
cu
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
REANS
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the fourth syllable ("REANS"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "epicureans" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "epicureans is" sounds like "epicureans-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "epicureans" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Whenever we think about the Epicureans, we think about those, the vulgar Epicureans, those who think about--worship their stomach,”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“at the mercy of god but because or because of the assurance of life eternal but because as the epicureans would have it the dead are no”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“recognized as well logic philosophy of language philosophy of Art and so on similarly in ancient Philosophy from the time of the stoics and epicureans at”— StanfordWatch clip
“The Epicureans, I think, add to the mix because they gave us this impression that happiness and sadness are opposites.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“got the epicureans and then you got the tibetan book of the dead and then you got like the medieval monks that you know worked with like a skull uh on”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Now, different Hellenistic schools, like the Epicureans, for instance, or the Skeptics, had different answers to what constitutes a eudaemonic life.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “epicureans”
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Whenever we think about the Epicureans, we think about those, the vulgar Epicureans, those who think about--worship their stomach,
Hear it in context: “epicureans”
26 clipsThe English word “epicureans”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (e · pi · cu · reans), with primary lexical stress placed on the 4th syllable (reans). Grammatically, “epicureans” functions as a adjective, noun. SayItVid indexes 26 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “epicureans” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, Harvard University, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @32:12
“there are two types of Epicureans. Whenever we think about the Epicureans, we think about those, the vulgar Epicureans, those who think about--worship their stomach, we think about those, the vulgar Epicureans,”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @26:39
“into him that dies not because as augustine wrote the dead are comfortably at the mercy of god but because or because of the assurance of life eternal but because as the epicureans would have it the dead are no of life eternal but because as the epicureans would have it the dead are no”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #3 · @15:14
“Specialties not easily brought under any of these principal headings are recognized as well logic philosophy of language philosophy of Art and so on similarly in ancient Philosophy from the time of the stoics and epicureans at on similarly in ancient Philosophy from the time of the stoics and epicureans at”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @10:05
“Don't lash out on people. The Epicureans, I think, add to the mix because they gave us this impression that happiness and sadness are opposites. because they gave us this impression that happiness”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @71:35
“thereafter anything is possible and so you've got the the stoics and you got the epicureans and then you got the tibetan book of the dead and then you got like the medieval monks that you know worked with like a skull uh on book of the dead and then you got like the medieval”
Definition & Meaning: “epicureans”
- Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.
- Devoted to luxurious living.
- One who is devoted to pleasure.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The powers of the Canadian voyageurs and hunters in the consumption of meat strike the greenhorn with wonder and astonishment; and are only equalled by the gastronomical capabilities exhibited by Indian dogs, both following the same plan in their epicurean gorgings.”
- “I keep but a man and a maid, ever ready to slander and steal ; / I know it, and smile a hard-set smile, like a stoic, or like / A wiser epicurean, and let the world have its way.”
- “Whenever we think about the Epicureans, we think about those, the vulgar Epicureans, those who think about--worship their stomach,”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “epicureans”
- Syllables:
- e · pi · cu · reans
- Primary stress:
- reans
- Hear it in context
- epicureans
Synonyms: “epicureans”
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Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"epicureans" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "epicureans" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about epicureans
How many syllables are in “epicureans”?
“epicureans” has 4 syllables: e · pi · cu · reans.
Where is the stress in “epicureans”?
The primary stress in “epicureans” is on “REANS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “epicureans” mean?
Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.
How can I hear “epicureans” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “epicureans”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).